Edsholms Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Grums, Sweden.
Edsholms Castle is a set of stone ruins standing on elevated ground near Slottsbrosundet, overlooking waterways that connect to Lake Värmeln. The site displays the structural layout of a medieval Swedish fortification with visible foundations and remaining wall sections.
The castle was built in the 1370s by Marshal Erik Kettilsson Puke and served as a stronghold for royal officials. It was destroyed in 1434 during the Engelbrekt Rebellion and was never rebuilt.
Archaeological investigations in 1991-1992 revealed numerous artifacts that document daily life and social structures within medieval Swedish fortifications.
The ruins are accessible via marked paths in Grums Municipality, where informational panels explain details about the medieval structure. The elevated location provides good visibility across the site and surrounding landscape.
Excavations from 1991 to 1992 uncovered numerous objects that document everyday life within the fortification. These finds provide insight into social conditions and daily activities during the castle's occupation.
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